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Montana State University Extension is excited to present the Cattle Academy conference in Miles City, MT, Nov. 19-20. Cattle Academy is a regional educational conference that brings together beef cattle producers with the professionals who support them. Cattle Academy aims to educate producers on timely topics, current research from state Extension programs and industry leaders, and innovative technology that relates to beef production and management. The two-day event is packed with great speakers and topics including Calving Challenges with...
SIDNEY– Seitz Insurance Agency retained its Best Practices status for 2024, joining an elite group of independent insurance agencies from across the United States. The Best Practices Agency designation is awarded to participants in the Best Practices Study, which analyzes and documents the business practices of the industry's highest-performing insurance agencies. Over 2,600 independent agencies throughout the U.S. were nominated for the selection process. For the 2024 Study year, only 235 i...
The third in the highly collectible ornament collection by Jeremy Dean is now available! Once again, the stunning ornament features an iconic landmark in Fairview. "Bank of Fairview was located on the Montana side of Interstate Avenue (State Street) and organized in 1907 by Thomas C. Gardner, Ira M. Alling, Walter K. Adams, Charles J. Hardy and F. M. Schaefer. In 1917, Charles J. Hardy was president and that year deposits were $142,660.96. A beautiful two-story brick building on the corner of...
Start, or finish up, your Christmas shopping with a visit to the annual Silver Bells Craft Show Saturday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fairview High School. With over 30 vendors and counting, the show offers everything from Norwex and Pampered Chef to art by Daphne Johnson Clark and Made in Montana baked goods and jellies by Tammy Baker. Joy Owens will have her famous lefse, Wayward Quilters will be back along with Lindsay Danielson with Side Effects, Jeremy Dean will be selling the...
Memorial services were Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, Fairview, MT, with Bill Buckley officiating. A luncheon followed the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Marlo (Piker) Ray Salsbury was born May 5, 1960, in Sidney, MT, to Loyd & Myrl (Lyon) Salsbury. Piker grew up and lived on the family...
(Updatedd 11-14-24): Funeral services are Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 11:00 am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney, Montana with Pastor John Baseley officiating. A luncheon will follow the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. After the luncheon, Ruth will be laid to rest in the Fairview Cemetery in Fairview, North Dakota. Visitation is Wednesday, November 13, 2024, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, Montana. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral...
Events in Watford City, Alexander & Williston, Central Time Now-Jan. 4, 2025 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Onesti Krieger - The 11” X 14” Show - Krieger is a visual artist working in oil & acrylics & paints abstract expressionistic paintings. Long X Arts Foundation Gallery, 100 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City. Wed., Nov. 13 3:30-4:30 p.m. - Kids Book Club - Listen to some awesome stories through chapter books, reading chapter of the books each week. McKenzie County Public Library, Watford City. For more info call 701-444-3785 or email librari...
BOARD MEETING: Monday – November 18, 2024 – 5:00 PM – Rau School Library I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Consent Agenda a. Disposition of Minutes b. Claims & Payroll Warrants c. Staff Leave d. Voided Checks e. Stockman Bank of MT – Bank Statement f. Credit Card Bill IV. Guest (s) V. Personnel VI. Correspondence VII. Public Comment VIII. Supervising Teacher Report IX. Richland County Superintendent of Schools Report a. Policy for Review/Adoption i. Policy 1710 – Non-Lethal BRYNA b. Board Training c. Proposal for IT from K12-Monta...
The senior class of Alexander, ND, led by Amber Severson, Alexander Public School social sciences teacher, want their classmates and community to understand not only how important voting is, but every factor in the process. Working in 5 separate teams, they put together slideshows to show their classmates, which varied depending on grade level, and had the Alexander School bus to take them and any interested community members to the Cartwright, ND, voting station Nov. 5. Team Who, consisting of William Richards, Jordan Hernandez, and Paiten Ive...
FAIRVIEW - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Wickens Construction Inc. are wrapping up major operations on the Fairview West project. The Fairview West project reconstructed six miles of Montana Highway 201 (MT 201), including two miles of new alignment north of Fairview. As part of the realignment, a new intersection was constructed at MT 201 and Montana Highway 200 (MT 200) north of town, which is expected to reduce commercial traffic congestion in Fairview and enhance...
Democrat candidate for governor Ryan Busse and democrat candidate for lieutenant governor Raph Graybill held a town hall in Sidney at the Taphouse Bar & Grill on Oct. 29. Busse and Graybill answered questions from voters on a variety of topics including public lands accessibility, the Montana ballot initiatives and property taxes to name a few....
(Updated 11-6-24): Memorial Services will be Thursday November 7, 2024, at 11:00 am at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fairview, MT with Bill Buckley officiating. A luncheon will follow the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Marlo (Piker) Ray Salsbury was born May 5, 1960, in Sidney MT to Loyd & Myrl (Lyon) Salsbury. Piker...
Montana State University Extension is excited to present the Cattle Academy conference in Miles City, MT, Nov. 19-20. Cattle Academy is a regional educational conference that brings together beef cattle producers with the professionals who support them. Cattle Academy aims to educate producers on timely topics, current research from state Extension programs and industry leaders, and innovative technology that relates to beef production and management. The two-day event is packed with great speakers and topics including Calving Challenges with...
The countdown to Christmas has begun in Sidney, and the community is excited to celebrate with a series of festive events leading up to the Magical Montana Christmas Festival. From free activities to unique dining experiences, there is something for everyone this holiday season. Nov. 29: Kicking Off the Festivities The festivities start with a FREE Open Skating session from 1-3 p.m. at the Richland Ranger Hockey Dome. Families can enjoy a fun afternoon on the ice, perfect for all ages. Later, join Santa for a FREE Movie at the Centre Theatre...
As a longtime rancher and legislator, protecting rural Montanans from legislation that infringes upon economic liberties and promotes government interference is my top priority. This is why I vehemently oppose the Biden administration’s new tailpipe emissions rule. The rule dictates that by 2032, at least 56% of new vehicle sales must be Electric Vehicles (EVs). This will severely hurt Montana ranchers, farmers, and workers by increasing personal expenditures to comply with the EPA mandate. Requiring Montana families to purchase electric c...
Marilyn J. Olson passed away on Nov. 1, 2024, at Benedictine Living Community, Dickinson, ND. She was born to Clarence and Margaret Bourassa on Nov. 29, 1944, in Scobey, MT. She grew up with her older brother (Ron), whom she was close to throughout her life. Marilyn spent her early years in Whitetail, MT, where she attended primary school, later moving to Spokane, WA, for high school. After graduation, she returned to Montana to join her parents in Crane, where she helped run the family business...
One of five sisters, Kendel Hofer, Williston, ND, had years of duck hunting under her belt before she could even lift a shotgun. Today, she can say she has bagged bucks by bow in North Dakota, elk hunted in Montana, brought down snow geese, and even watched her dad successfully hunt stag in New Zealand. Her grandfather, Charles Nehring, made hunting a family priority. Both he and his wife, Persis, were excellent shots, competition winning even for his part. Her grandmother encouraged the girls...
Josh Pollari, a member of the Richland Aces 4-H Club and a sophomore at Sidney High School, is a very busy young man but he found time this summer to complete the lengthy application process for a NILE Merit Heifer. He submitted a 5- to 8- minute video, an essay, and the application in June and was notified in September that he was one of only 12 young people in the western United States to earn a heifer. The NILE Merit Heifer is part of the Youth in Agriculture program which was created by the...
Montana Farmers Union member Sarah Degn, Sidney, attended National Farmers Union’s Legislative Fly-In earlier in September. There, she advocated for family farms and ranches, heard from departments and experts, and met with Congressional members. Legislators in D.C. have a clearer understanding of agriculture in Montana, thanks to the Montana farmers and ranchers who spoke with leaders and Congressional members during the National Farmers Union Legislative Fly-In held earlier in September. During the Fly-In, more than a dozen Montana Farmers U...
BOZEMAN — Montana State University will host nearly 1,800 high school and middle school students from across the state Nov. 14-16 for the annual Montana FFA Ag Expo. The event includes leadership development workshops, education about career options with industry representatives, and tours of MSU research and academic facilities. Students will also compete in FFA activities, such as quiz bowls and livestock judging, which will be hosted both on campus and at the Gallatin County fairgrounds. The expo is the result of a partnership between the u...
SIDNEY, MT – Governor Greg Gianforte celebrated National 4-H Week with young Montanans in eastern Montana last week. “Our 4-H programs in rural Montana are raising the next generation of leaders and making our communities stronger,” Gianforte said. “I am always impressed to visit with young Montanans who are passionate about their projects.” During a visit to the Richland County Fairgrounds, the governor got an overview from over 50 4-H members on their projects and awards won at the Summer 2024 Richland County Fair and Rodeo. Serving n...
The Montana Historical Society (MTHS) recently welcomed Lund’s B Bar Angus Ranch, Wibaux County, to the Centennial Farm and Ranch register. Randy Lund and his siblings surprised their mother Ethel on her 90th birthday with the Centennial designation honoring her and the Lund family’s remarkable longevity on their land. She received the signature MTHS roadside sign, and a framed certificate signed by Gov. Greg Gianforte. “By honoring families who have owned their land for 100 years or more, we help preserve Montana’s strong agricultural roots a...
Events in Sidney, Fairview, East Fairview, Savage, Glendive & Froid, Mountain Time Now-Mon., Dec. 2 5 p.m. - Notice Of Taxes Due - The 1st half of all Real Property taxes are due on or before 5 p.m., Dec. 2. The 2nd half of the Real Property taxes will be due on or before 5 p.m., June 2. If not paid on or before these dates there will be interest added. Taxes are to be paid at the Richland County Treasurer’s Office, 201 W. Main, Sidney, MT. Now-Sat., Jan. 11 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - 34th Annual MDHC Miniature Art Show - MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3...
Funeral Services are Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 12:00 pm at the Assembly of God Church in Watford City, North Dakota with Pastor John Brady officiating. A luncheon will follow the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Following the luncheon, Cameron will be laid to rest beside his dad, Gregg Schuetze, in McKenzie County, North Dakota. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Watford City, North Dakota is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the...
